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Inferno: The Epic Life and Death Struggle of the USS Franklin in World War II by Joseph A. Springer
I have been on a World War II history kick lately. This kick continues with my most recent read – Joseph A. Springer’s Inferno: The Epic Life and Death Struggle of the USS Franklin in World War II. It is … Continue reading
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Tagged Joseph A. Springer, military history, non-fiction, USS Franklin, World War II
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Omar Bradley: General at War by Jim DeFelice
Many people in their late thirties or older know of Omar Bradley from Karl Malden’s portrayal of him in the movie Patton. He was portrayed as a bland, risk-averse character who was overshadowed by the flamboyant Patton (played by George … Continue reading
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Tagged Jim DeFelice, military history, non-fiction, Omar Bradley, World War II
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My Favorite Reads of 2011
I wasn’t able to post thoughts on the books I read in 2011 by the end of the year so I am doing it this week. I noted the general statistics yesterday and today want to tackle my favorite reads. … Continue reading
2011 Books Read Statistics
I intended to do some wraping up of 2011 before the year actually ended but some technical difficulties prevented that from happening. So I will instead look back this week. For the first time since I have been tracking them, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Books, Goodreads, non-fiction, Reading, young adult fiction
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Joseph Bottum on a Dakota Christmas
This week’s edition of Coffee & Markets is appropriately focused on Christmas. Pejman and I are joined by Joseph Bottum, author of the surprise Kindle Single hit Dakota Christmas, to discuss his upbringing on the plains of the Dakotas, the … Continue reading